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Jae Sinnett. The renowned Jae Sinnett Quartet will play the Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland Street, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sinnett, an accomplished drummer and composer, has been the region's top jazz figure for many years. His ensemble includes pianist Justin Kauflin, whose new CD "Dedication" was produced by Quincy Jones. This weekend's shows are part of the library's Dewey Decibel Concerts series. General admission is $15, students $13, kids $8. For info and reservations, call 757-259-4070.

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